AAM Gerre Hancock Internship Application

This application has five pages:

   1 — Contact Information
   2 — Musical Training & Work History
   3 — Church Affiliation/Career & Vocational Aspirations
   4 — References
   5 — Certification

Note: You do not have to complete this application in one sitting, but you must finish a page before moving to the next. Selecting the Save and Continue Later button will provide a unique link (good for 30 days) that you can use to revisit the application.

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2025–2026 Internship Application

Title(Required)

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Name(Required)

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Address(Required)

Street Address

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City

State / Province / Region

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MUSICAL TRAINING

College degrees(Required)

Please include:
a. the name of the degree-granting institution and the degree type, including the month/year in which each degree was received or is anticipated.
b. the names of your principal applied music teachers and the instruments (e.g., organ, piano, harpsichord, voice, conducting, other instrument(s) you studied with them.
Begin with the most recent degree and teachers and work back. If non-applicable, enter “none”.

Non-degree related musical training(Required)

If non-applicable, enter “none”.

Repertoire performed in your own degree recital(s)(Required)

Please list concisely. If you wish, you may also selectively list major repertoire performed in any other major recitals or concerts or services in which you have participated during the past three years. If non-applicable, enter “none”.

Work History

Church Music positions held(Required)

Please list paid and unpaid positions related to the field of Church Music, and any non-music jobs you feel may have prepared you in any way for a career in Church Music. Begin with your most recent work. If non-applicable, enter “none”.

Church Affiliation/Career & Vocational Aspirations

In what denomination & parish is your official church membership currently?(Required)

What church do you currently serve as musician?(Required)

Enter “none” if not applicable.

What is your interest in the Episcopal Church?(Required)

Why do you want to be a church musician?(Required)

What do you hope to gain from an Internship in Church Music?(Required)

What are your musical strengths?(Required)

What are the aspects of being a church musician in which you believe you need the most work?(Required)

What would be your ideal career track?(Required)

References

Primary Reference Type(Required)

Clergy

Musician

Name of primary reference(Required)

Please name one person who has agreed to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf by the application deadline. (Include any title before first name, if appropriate. e.g.: “The Rev.” or “Dr.”, etc.)

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Last

Email of primary reference(Required)

Upon submission of this application, the website will automatically send this reference an email with a link and guidance to submit a recommendation.

Name of Primary reference's institution, City & State(Required)

Enter “none” or “retired”, if applicable.

Primary reference's current position title(Required)

Enter “none” or “retired”, if applicable.

Please name and supply contact information for two additional persons who the committee and/or your prospective mentoring institution may contact should you be shortlisted for an AAM Gerre Hancock Internship.

At least one of these persons should be a member of the clergy who has directly supervised your work. If your principal reference (above) is a member of the clergy, then at least one of these additional two should be a musician who has directly and significantly supervised your training thus far.

Second Reference

Second Reference Type(Required)

Clergy

Musician

Name of second reference(Required)

Please name a member of the clergy or a musicians who has directly and significantly supervised your work/training thus far. (Include any title before first name, if appropriate. e.g.: “The Rev.” or “Dr.”, etc.)

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Email of second reference(Required)

This address is for committee use only.

Name of second reference's institution, City & State(Required)

Enter “none” or “retired”, if applicable.

Second reference's current position title(Required)

Enter “none” or “retired”, if applicable.

Third Reference

Third Reference Type(Required)

Clergy

Musician

Name of third reference(Required)

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Email of third reference(Required)

This address is for committee use only.

Name of third reference's institution, City & State(Required)

Enter “none” or “retired”, if applicable.

Third reference's current position title(Required)

Enter “none” or “retired”, if applicable.

Certification

I have read and understand the terms and conditions of participation in the Association of Anglican Musicians Gerre Hancock Internship program, I certify that the information provided in this application is true and that I will abide by the aforementioned terms and conditions. I realize that submission of false or misleading information on this application, and/or failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant would result in immediate forfeiture and termination of the grant. By signing this application, I also agree that any and all information communicated via letters or emails of recommendation, and all telephone or personal interviews shall be confidential, and I waive my right in perpetuity to see or be told the contents of any such letters or interviews conducted in the process of considering my application.

Signature(Required)

Please enter your name. Your name here signifies that you have read the Certification text above and agree to the terms and conditions set forth there and in the Guidelines for interns.

Date(Required)

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Please do not submit additional documentation, concert programs or service leaflets, or recordings unless specifically requested to do so by the AAM Internship Committee or the host Mentoring Institution.

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